Coronavirus Global Updates, Oct 27: U.S. cases hit daily record, WHO says controlling Covid may require ‘sacrifice’

Tue Oct 27 10:40:57 CAT 2020

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Zimbabwe COVID19 Update

COVID-19 update: As at 26 October 2020, Zimbabwe had 8 303 confirmed cases, including 7 797 recoveries and 242 deaths.

U.S. cases hit daily record, WHO says controlling Covid may require ‘sacrifice’

The U.S. on Sunday set a new daily record of 68,767 cases on a seven-day average, according to a CNBC analysis of data from Johns Hopkins University. White House chief of staff Mark Meadows on Sunday acknowledged that the U.S. is not going to control the pandemic. Instead, he pointed to the administration’s focus on a potential vaccine or therapeutic to manage Covid, rather than measures to help mitigate the spread.

The following data was compiled by Johns Hopkins University:

·         Global cases: More than 43.3 million

·         Global deaths: At least 1.15 million

·         U.S. cases: More than 8.67 million

·         U.S. deaths: At least 225,495

Travel has been stuck in limbo — that could cost the global economy trillions, says Dubai Airports

Governments have not agreed on how air travel can resume as the global pandemic continues, and that could cost the world trillions of dollars, said Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports.

Airlines and airports have been hit hard by the coronavirus crisis, with countries shutting their borders in hopes of containing the virus outbreak. Some markets have started to welcome visitors, but with various measures in place.

The coordination of testing, travel protocol and quarantines is the “essential next step to be able to get the world moving again,” Griffiths said.

Asked about the price tag to the global economy if travel stays in limbo, he said: “I think we’re running into tens of trillions of dollars already.” On the other hand, the cost of harmonizing standards is “just tiny” by comparison, he added. — Abigail Ng

WHO says getting Covid under control may require ‘sacrifice’

The World Health Organization warned that getting the coronavirus pandemic under control may require “sacrifice for many, many people in terms of their personal lives.”

“It may require shutting down and restricting movement and having stay-at-home orders in order to take the heat out of this phase of the pandemic,” Dr. Mike Ryan, executive director of the WHO’s health emergencies program, said during a press conference. “We’re well behind this virus.”

Outside of the U.S., at least seven countries, four of them in Europe, reported record highs in average daily new cases on Sunday, according to a CNBC analysis of data of Johns Hopkins University. In the U.S., cases are also accelerating. As of Sunday, the U.S. has reported an average of about 68,767 new cases every day, the highest seven-day average recorded yet, according to Hopkins data. –Berkeley Lovelace Jr.

New Hampshire governor on the stimulus stalemate in Congress: ‘Fire them all’

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu criticized members of Congress over their inability to approve another stimulus package, telling CNBC that he would “fire them all.”

“No one in the Senate or Congress can say that they’ve shown leadership on the Covid crisis. What have they done since March? Like literally nothing,” the Republican said on “Squawk Box.”

Sununu, who is running for reelection against Democrat Dan Feltes, said partisanship has stood in the way of making meaningful progress on the economic fallout from the pandemic.

“Put it this way: Would the country be better or worse off if you replaced all 535 today?” Sununu said, referring to turning over all 435 House seats and the 100 Senate seats. “I think the odds say we’d probably be a little better because you get the political nonsense out of the picture, all of the things that have just clogged the system up so badly.” —Kevin Stankiewicz

Coronavirus update: Washington state climbs past 103,000 total COVID-19 cases

Washington state exceeded 103,000 total COVID-19 cases Monday as coronavirus deaths in the United States are on the rise again.

The Washington Department of Health reported 587 new COVID-19 cases, 42 additional hospitalizations and 25 more deaths Monday.

As of Monday, state health officials reported 103,500 COVID-19 cases, 8,322 hospitalizations and 2,321 deaths since the pandemic began.

With Election Day just over a week away, average deaths per day across the country are up 10 percent over the past two weeks, from 721 to nearly 794 as of Sunday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. Confirmed infections per day are rising in 47 states, and deaths are up in 34.

Coronavirus India: 36,410 cases detected Monday, lowest since July 17

Coronavirus (Covid-19) India Live News Updates: The 79,46,429 cases included 6,25,857 people who were being treated for the disease and 72,01,070 who had recovered. With 488 additional deaths, the toll rose to 1,19,502.

Coronavirus India Updates: India detected 36,410 cases of the novel coronavirus in the 24 hours ending 9 am Tuesday, the lowest number of daily new cases since July 17. The country’s tally of 79.46 lakh (79,46,429) includes 6,25,857 people who were being treated for the disease and 72,01,070 who had recovered. With 488 additional deaths on Monday, the toll rose to 1,19,502.

India’s Covid-19 fatality rate dropped to 1.50 per cent Monday, the lowest since March 22. The Union Health Ministry said the Case Fatality Ratio (CFR) was lower than one per cent in at least 14 states and Union Territories, including Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Bihar, Odisha, Assam and Kerala.

“India has one of the lowest fatality rates in the world. The case fatality rate is lowest since March 22 and is continuously declining,” the ministry was quoted as saying by PTI.

In Mumbai, new Covid-19 numbers are falling but most doors — or windows — to any opportunity to earn are still firmly shut. A series by The Indian Express looks at the impact of the pandemic on an army of men and women in India’s financial capital who are on the brink of urban poverty after failing to receive their fixed income for seven months. They are being forced to do what they once thought was impossible — borrowing for their children’s school fees, defaulting on EMIs, falling back on rent, cutting down on necessities, pawning their valuables, waiting for meals and dry rations from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), NGOs and charities.

Karnataka: More recoveries than fresh cases for 12th day

The number of recoveries were more than the detection of fresh infections for the 12th consecutive day in Karnataka, state Health and Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar said. He cautioned people against complacency, and urged them to continue the fight against Covid-19 by wearing face masks, ensuring hand hygiene and maintaining physical distance.

"With 8,715 recoveries and 3,130 cases, Karnataka witnessed more recoveries than new cases for the 12th consecutive day," he tweeted.

In Delhi, doctors say November crucial in fight against Covid-19

Due to the festival season and the drop in air quality, doctors have said November is a crucial month in the national capital's fight against Covid-19. These factors may cause Delhi's Covid-19 cases to shoot up two-three times, health experts told Astha Saxena. For the last three days, Delhi has been reporting over 4,000 cases daily.  <https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/nov-crucial-docs-expect-rise-in-cases-in-festival-season-6891094/> 

Maharashtra reports 3,675 cases, lowest since June 25

Maharashtra has reported 3,675 cases of the novel coronavirus, the state's lowest daily count since June 24.

Coronavirus India update: 36,410 cases detected on Monday, lowest since July 17

India detected 36,410 cases of the novel coronavirus in the 24 hours ending 9 am Tuesday, the lowest number of daily new cases since July 17. The country’s tally of 79.46 lakh (79,46,429) includes 6,25,857 people who were being treated for the disease and 72,01,070 who had recovered. With 488 additional deaths on Monday, the toll rose to 1,19,502.   

India's Covid-19 fatality rate below 1.5%, among lowest in the world

Good morning and welcome to our live blog on the Covid-19 situation in India. The government Monday said India’s Covid-19 fatality rate had dropped to 1.5 per cent, the lowest since March 22, and was continuously declining. It also said this was among the lowest fatality rates in the world. The statement came of the day India reported 79.09 lakh cases of the novel coronavirus and 1,19,014 deaths.

New Delhi records 54 Covid-19 deaths, highest in over 3 months

At least 54 deaths due to the novel coronavirus were reported in the national capital Monday, the highest count in over three months. With 54 deaths, the highest in around 100 days, took the number of deaths to 6,312. The last time the city reported such a high number of deaths was on July 16 (58).

Meanwhile, the tally of cases rose to 3.59 lakh with the detection of 2,832 new infections. The number of new cases was 4,136 on Sunday, 4,116 on Saturday and 4,086 on Friday.

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